People like Jack, Dr. Suzuki, Jane Goodall and so many many other passionate people, inspire me on a daily basis to push forward and change the way our family consumes, conserves, and lives.

As George Bernard Shaw wrote: "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man."

Now, I have two maxims to live by. Thank you Jack, for your years of dedication, your inspirational spirit, and unwavering service to Canadians.